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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe (Gluten Free/Casein Free: GFCF)

For years, my husband has asked me to make gluten free pigs in a blanket. He loves, what he calls "regular people's food". I have tried several times with little success to make this kid friendly finger food until I used Chebe bread mix which worked very well. A friend, Kim, who writes a terrific blog called Embracing Wellness, told me about this great mix. It is the first bread mix I have found that kneads like regular dough. Most gluten free doughs are more the consistency of a cake mix than a soft, workable dough.

My 3 year old neice announced excitedly: "We are having BLANKIES for dinner!" about the pigs in blankets. I doubt she had ever even had pigs in a blanket--which is kind of a retro dish. But she loved the name and the idea of eating her blankie.

Although I tend to always overly complicate food, I have learned to appreciate "regular people's food" which is why I was thrilled to be able to recreate this classic American hors d'oeuvre with Applegate Farms Organic Grass Fed Hot Dogs. I would think they would make

• Using a fork blend the mix with the shortening (or oil) and eggs.• Add milk or water while continuing to mix.• Knead dough with hands and work dough until it is smooth and well blended.• Cut into 8 pieces.• Roll out each piece of dough into 1/8 inch thick rectangle. Cut into long triangle shapes.• Cut hot dogs into 3 pieces each.• Wrap around hot dog pieces.• Place on a baking tray and brush with an eggwash.• Bake in a 350º oven for 15-20 minutes.

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About Me

Kirstin Boncher, BFA, MFA with a degree from the French Culinary Institute is a cook, photographer and mother who created the blog www.ourGFfamily.com to share her story, life, research and recipes with other gluten free families. Kirstin lives in Manhattan, NYC with her two gluten free children, her gluten free husband and her black lab, Kathy. Kirstin also writes for www.mylifewithfoodallergies.com/index/author/kirstinb.

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